Joseph Rittenhouse Jr.

Joseph A. Rittenhouse, 59, of Quakertown, was called home on Monday, September 18th. Joe was the beloved husband of Marlene (Nunn) Rittenhouse. He was a son of Kathleen E. (McGillivray) and the late Joseph A. Rittenhouse, Sr. Joe most dearly loved and was extremely proud of his children, Joseph A., III of Richlandtown, Matthew S., companion Michele DeSantis of Quakertown, Alicia G., husband Frank Woodruff of Richlandtown, and Aaron J. Rittenhouse of Quakertown and his grandchildren; Willow, Iris, and Audrey. He is also survived by his brothers; Jeffrey, wife Cindy of Quakertown, John, wife Erica of Allentown and Michael of Center Valley; sisters Anne-Marie Miller, husband Ed of Coopersburg and Mary-Beth Rittenhouse, companion Ed Erdman of Bethlehem; and many nieces and nephews. Joe was a graduate of Quakertown Community High School, Class of '75 and attended Williamsport Community College for welding. Joe's career spanned a variety of jobs including welding, prison guard and what he loved most, truck driving across the country. He loved sailing, fishing and playing golf with family and friends. He enjoyed telling stories about our adventures in Canada, taking family trips snowmobiling and skiing in the mountains, and hanging out with family and friends. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Quakertown Food Pantry, 101 North Third St., Quakertown PA 18951. The Pantry accepts cash, checks, gift cards, and food donations at any time during the pantry hours of operation. For more information please visit their website, http://www.quakertownfoodpantry.org/ or call them at 215-536-0240. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Sat., Oct. 7th in Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 AM, with an informal reception after.